Ford Puma ST vs Kia Soul — full comparison

Ford Puma ST

Hatchback · Gasoline · FWD

Kia Soul

Hatchback · Gasoline · FWD

Car A

Ford Puma ST

The Ford Puma ST combines lively performance with everyday usefulness, pairing 0–100 km/h in 6.7s with a 456 L boot and five seats. It’s efficient for its class at 6.9 L/100km and offers good value in its segment around 30,000.

5 seatsHatchbackGasoline5-star safety6.9 L/100km200 hp

Car B

Kia Soul

The Kia Soul pairs five-seat practicality with efficient gasoline running and a very large 752 L cargo area at a price that suits growing families. Best for city and suburban use with FWD and modest performance, it’s less ideal for harsh winters or enthusiasts.

5 seatsHatchbackGasoline5-star safety

Why compared same body typesame powertrainsame seatssame usage profilestrong usage match

Usage fit

Family 65 / 75

City 59 / 59

Budget / value 64 / 66

Road trip 41 / 50

Performance 28 / 31

Cargo 25 / 42

Practical 51 / 57

Premium 25 / 21

Winter 26 / 26

Scores out of 100. Blue = Ford Puma ST · Orange = Kia Soul

Specs side-by-side

Spec Ford Puma ST Kia Soul

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Pros & cons

Ford Puma ST

Punchy acceleration (0–100 km/h in 6.7s) for confident merging and passing
Efficient for its class at 6.9 L/100km to help manage running costs
Practical 456 L boot and five seats suit growing families
Pricing around 30,000 represents good value in its segment
FWD only, with no AWD option for those prioritizing extra traction
Not ideal for cargo-heavy use despite a decent trunk
Gasoline-only powertrain; no hybrid or EV alternative listed
Performance emphasis may not suit comfort-first buyers

Kia Soul

Generous 752 L cargo space suits growing-family gear and weekly shopping
Efficient for its class at 7.6 L/100 km to help manage fuel costs
Good value in its segment at a 19,900 price point
Easygoing everyday performance (150 hp, 0–100 km/h in 9.5 s) for commuting and city driving
FWD may not suit harsh winter conditions compared with AWD rivals
Gasoline-only powertrain with no hybrid or EV range
Not tuned for enthusiasts; 0–100 km/h in 9.5 s is average
Seats 5 only; not an option for those needing three rows

Verdict

Pick Ford Puma ST if…

Best fuel economy

Ford Puma ST uses 6.9 L/100km vs 7.6 — a meaningful saving if you cover high mileage.

Pick Kia Soul if…

Performance & capability

Kia Soul is the choice if you want more power, speed, or all-weather capability.

Usage fit

Specs side-by-side

Pros & cons

Ford Puma ST

Kia Soul

Verdict

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